CVE-1999-0248
CVSS 2.0 Score 10.0 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0248 is a vulnerability affecting SSH version 1.2.17. It involves a race condition in the authentication agent mechanism, allowing an attacker to intercept and steal another user's credentials during the authentication process. This issue poses a significant risk as compromised credentials can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. To mitigate this vulnerability, users should upgrade their SSH software to a secure version.
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Affected Products
- SSH